The Miracle Worker
"An emotional earthquake!"
Originally released in 1962. The Miracle Worker is a drama film. directed by Arthur Penn.
Starring Anne Bancroft, Patty Duke, and Victor Jory
Synopsis
The true story of the frightening, lonely world of silence and darkness of 7-year-old Helen Keller who, since infancy, has never seen the sky, heard her mother's voice or expressed her innermost feelings. Then Annie Sullivan, a 20-year-old teacher from Boston, arrives. Having just recently regained her own sight, the no-nonsense Annie reaches out to Helen through the power of touch, the only tool they have in common, and leads her bold pupil on a miraculous journey from fear and isolation to happiness and light.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 23, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (328 votes)
Budget
$500K
Production budget
Box Office
$2.5M
5.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Anne Bancroft
as Annie Sullivan
Patty Duke
as Helen Keller
Victor Jory
as Captain Arthur Keller
Inga Swenson
as Kate Keller
Andrew Prine
as James Keller
Kathleen Comegys
as Aunt Ev
John Bliss
as Admissions Officer (uncredited)
Grant Code
as Doctor (uncredited)
Michele Farr
as Annie at Age 10 (uncredited)
Jack Hollander
as Mr. Anagnos of Perkins School in Boston (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $500,000
- Revenue
- $2,500,000
Production Companies
- Playfilm Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Miracle Worker about?
The true story of the frightening, lonely world of silence and darkness of 7-year-old Helen Keller who, since infancy, has never seen the sky, heard her mother's voice or expressed her innermost fe...
Who directed The Miracle Worker?
The Miracle Worker was directed by Arthur Penn.
How long is The Miracle Worker?
The Miracle Worker has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was The Miracle Worker released?
The Miracle Worker was released on May 23, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Miracle Worker?
The main cast of The Miracle Worker includes Anne Bancroft, Patty Duke, Victor Jory, Inga Swenson, Andrew Prine.
Is The Miracle Worker worth watching?
The Miracle Worker has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 328 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.